Product comparison · 2 laptops

Lenovo ThinkPad R500 + 3 Years Warranty vs Lenovo ThinkPad T500+3YR Warranty

102specifications compared
15differ
87identical
21known for one product only

Key differences

Processor model
- ThinkPad R500 + 3 Years Warranty:P7370
- ThinkPad T500+3YR Warranty:P8700
Processor frequency
- ThinkPad R500 + 3 Years Warranty:2 GHz
- ThinkPad T500+3YR Warranty:2.53 GHz
Processor socket
- ThinkPad R500 + 3 Years Warranty:Socket 478
- ThinkPad T500+3YR Warranty:Socket 479
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)
- ThinkPad R500 + 3 Years Warranty:7.5
- ThinkPad T500+3YR Warranty:9.5
Total storage capacity
- ThinkPad R500 + 3 Years Warranty:320 GB
- ThinkPad T500+3YR Warranty:250 GB
Discrete graphics card model
- ThinkPad R500 + 3 Years Warranty:AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470
- ThinkPad T500+3YR Warranty:AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Networking features
- ThinkPad R500 + 3 Years Warranty:Gigabit Ethernet
- ThinkPad T500+3YR Warranty:Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technology
- ThinkPad R500 + 3 Years Warranty:IEEE 802.11a/g/n
- ThinkPad T500+3YR Warranty:802.11 a/g/n

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Comparison of ThinkPad R500 + 3 Years Warranty, ThinkPad T500+3YR Warranty
123 specifications	A Lenovo ThinkPad R500 + 3 Years Warranty View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad T500+3YR Warranty View product
Displayidentical
Display diagonal	39.1 cm (15.4")	39.1 cm (15.4")
Display resolution	1680 x 1050 pixels	1680 x 1050 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:10	16:10
Display surfaceKnown for one	Matt	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dual-screenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor5 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor modelDiffers	P7370	P8700
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	2	2
Processor frequencyDiffers	2 GHz	2.53 GHz
Processor cache	3 MB	3 MB
Processor cache type	L2	L2
Processor front side bus	1066 MHz	1066 MHz
Processor socketDiffers	Socket 478	Socket 479
Processor lithography	45 nm	45 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core 2 Duo P7000 Series	Intel Core 2 Duo P8000 Series
Processor codename	Penryn	Penryn
Bus type	FSB	FSB
FSB Parity	No	No
Stepping	R0	R0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	25 W	25 W
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M	410 M
Processing Die size	107 mm²	107 mm²
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs	7.5	9.5
ECC supported by processor	No	No
TjunctionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	105 °C
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	2 GB	2 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speedKnown for one	1066 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one	2x SO-DIMM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memory	4 GB	4 GB
Storage1 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers	320 GB	250 GB
HDD interface	SATA	SATA
HDD speed	5400 RPM	5400 RPM
Optical drive typeKnown for one	DVD±RW	Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD	MMC, MS Pro, SD, SDHC, xD
Graphics1 differ
Discrete graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffers	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3470	AMD Mobility Radeon HD 3650
Maximum graphics card memoryKnown for one	0.128 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.25 GB
Audioidentical
Audio systemKnown for one	Conexant Azalia Audio Codec	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Speaker powerKnown for one	2 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyDiffers	IEEE 802.11a/g/n	802.11 a/g/n
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Cabling technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3	3
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	1	1
HDMI ports quantity	0	0
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	1	1
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1	1
Headphone outputs	1	1
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Microphone in	Yes	Yes
Docking connector	Yes	Yes
ExpressCard slot	Yes	Yes
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	Yes	Yes
Modem (RJ-11) ports	1	1
TV-in port	No	No
TV-out	No	No
PS/2 ports quantity	0	0
Parallel ports quantity	0	0
Serial ports quantity	0	0
Keyboardidentical
Pointing device	ThinkPad UltraNav	ThinkPad UltraNav
Softwareidentical
Operating system installed	Windows Vista Business	Windows Vista Business
Processor special features4 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	No	No
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt StateDiffers	No	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	No	No
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	No	No
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	No	No
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)	No	No
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	No	No
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	No	No
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	No	No
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	No	No
Intel® Insider™	No	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)	No	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	No	No
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	No	No
Processor ARK IDDiffers	37117	37006
Processor codeDiffers	SLGF9	SLGFE
Processor package size	35 x 35 mm	35 x 35 mm
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	No	No
Conflict-Free processor	No	No
Idle StatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Battery1 differ
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	9
Battery life (max)Known for one	4.1 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
Securityidentical
Cable lock slot	Yes	Yes
Cable lock slot type	IBM	IBM
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
HDD user password	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	2.94 kg	2.63 kg
WidthKnown for one	358.6 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	260 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	38.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	357.5 x 255 x 33.5 mm
Other featuresidentical
Infrared data port	No	No
Internal modem	Yes	Yes
Modem speedKnown for one	56 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supplied AC adapter type	AC	AC
Intel segment taggingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Home office, Small Business
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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